Abuja, Jan. 11, 2024 – Troops of Nigerian Army have eliminated no fewer than 86 terrorists and other criminals as well as apprehended 101 others in different operations across the country in the last one week.
Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director, Defence Media Operations, said this in Abuja on Thursday while giving an update on military operations across the country..
He said the troops focussed on striking terrorists’ enclaves from air attacks and also exerted significant superior power on areas where the terrorists were hibernating.
Buba said the troops neutralised 86 terrorists, apprehended 101 others, while 21 kidnapped persons were rescued.
He said the troops also recovered 111 assorted weapons and 1,124 assorted ammunition comprising 65 AK47 rifles, one HK G3 gun, one G3 rifle, eight locally fabricated guns and 15 dane guns.
“Also recovered are, two fabricated rifles, one locally made pistol, one english pistol, one pump action gun, two auto pump action guns, and two single barrel guns.
“Others are: 14 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 993 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, five rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo, five rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm and 99 live cartridges.
“Troops also recovered one round of 9mm ammo, two bandoliers, two fabricated swords, 13 magazines, five vehicles, 29 motorcycles, six bicycles, mobile phones and one GTA radio, amongst other items,” he said.
